The Head Boys and Head Girls of the Academy’s three learning communities have been busy getting started with their new roles.

A Head Boy and Head Girl were chosen for the King, Madiba and Pankhurst Learning Communities at the end of the summer term. Each of the Head Boys and Girls are Year 11 students.

The Head Boy for King is Ricki Tura and Head Girl is Chelsea Munday.

Ricki said: “I wanted to be able to make changes to the school to improve it for the better. We have all been here for four years now so we have seen the school improving and I would like to improve it one step further.”

Chelsea said: “I always wanted to help people who didn’t really get a say in school. People can come and speak to me and I can put their ideas forward. I wanted to represent people.”

The Head Boy for Madiba is Mathew Barrett and Head Girl is Stacey Pitcher.

Mathew said: “I have always wanted to be Head Boy since I started at school. I’m looking forward to doing assemblies and being able to help.”

Stacey said: “Since Year 7 I have always wanted to do this sort of role, it’s always been an ambition. I like getting my say out and helping the school.”

The Head Boy for Pankhurst is Mackenzie Cobbin and Head Girl is Hannah Loughlin.

Mackenzie said: “I feel everyone in school should be equal and that’s our job, we bridge the gap between students and teachers. Being able to make that change and being part of it is something to be proud of.”

Hannah said: “I wanted to be Head Girl so I could put younger students’ views forward. It’s a good thing to do because it shows you are able to lead.”

The Head Boys and Head Girls will be part of their Learning Community’s Student Council and the overall Academy Student Council.

Head of the King Learning Community Sarah Loosemore said: "Our Head Boys and Head Girls are lead students who will be involving themselves in community events and Academy events.

"Their role is to be a very vocal, integral part of the student voice within their Learning Community, as well as on the main Academy Student Council.

"We would want them to become, as indeed they are, well respected members of the Learning Community because they have had a flawless record of impeccible behaviour, attendance and attainment."